I had a great time on this trail.
There was a variety of terrains and obsticals that would keep anyone entertained. At the beginning of the trail were hilly runs with switchbacks. Later in the trail were a few manmade obsticals like a see-saw, a log bridge, and a 3-foot wheelie-drop. The third part of the trail features a line-up of four or five whoop-de-doos.
This is a not a great trail for honing technical skills, but it IS a great trail for having a lot of fun!

Heading North on I-77 out of Charlotte take exit 50 and turn East. Go .03 miles and turn left on Signal Hill Road. The trail head will be about .05 miles on the right and is marked by a Statesville Park and Recreation sign. Look for the gravel parking area next to the power plant, just across the street from an apartment complex.

Summary:Review: My first impression, the trail needs some serious work. By far it is probably the trail that I will not go back and ride unless I have no trails nearby. Unfortunately, Lake Norman is not far down the road so this trail will have to be bypassed until something great happens on this trail. Not very user friendly in terms of a safe feel to the place. While it is on the funny side you could probably film a low budget horror film in some parts of the section..lol. Right now, just a trail that needs tons of TLC, trimming, and tons of loving to bring it to a good trail status.

Recommended Route:none

Other recommended trails in the same area:not Sure

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Review DateMarch 11, 2012

Overall Rating 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:Every few months

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Reviewed by: john
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Weekend Warrior

Summary:This trail has gotten better very quickly over the past year. The crew has dramatically improved the drainage of this otherwise fun trail. The new features are sturdy and fun although I've not gotten the guts to do them all as yet. The flow is great for a compact area with a great variety of terrain packed into the design. If you haven't been there in a while definitely check it out. Also disc golf back nine surrounds the trail with dangerous interaction unlikely.

Recommended Route:Gravel lot at trailhead, one enterence, follow arrows, do the whole thing including circuit city (counterclockwise).

Other recommended trails in the same area:Lake Norman, Poston, USNWC

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Summary:About 9 months ago their was intrest in maintaining this trail. But, like many old trails, newer trails have taken their place. This trail is city owned, but they only do upkeep if provoked to do so. Bike shop used to have a weekly ride, but I think they moved it to Lake Norman State Park. It was a fairly good trail.

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Summary:Since moving to Statesville, I have been alternating between this trail and the one at Lk Norman State Park. From what I gather, this is built on a landfill. So the vegetation makes it look a little run Down. It also cicles the Statesville Park and Rec Maintenace area. Seeing it is a city park,you would think they would mow the lawn on a more regular basis. But I see the workers at the soccor field during girls soccar games or at Bo Jangles,more then I see them working. But the trail has new signs thanks to the new disc golf course that weaves through. The trail is a little over 4 miles in length. I cut out a mile,because I've picked up a couple of ticks in the tall grass by the water treatment plant. The trails has the same charecteristicks as the Fisher Farm trail down the road in Davidson(although regular riders of that would tend to disagree. A lot of roots rocks,small log jumps,1/2 foot drop offs. It's a trailt that keeps you pedeling. A good aerobic workout. The more I ride it ,the more I like it. Great after work ride with many watering holes nearby to grap a cold one afterwards

Summary:Rode this trail today while up at my parents for Thanksgiving. Looks like I am the only one to have ridden it in the last 2 or 3 months. Really overgrown and no maintenance at all. Shame it has a lot of potential. All trails are overgrown with grass and thorns. Pretty soggy too.

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